CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, ankle

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 73610 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73610
Insurance Median: $151
Cash Discount Price: $100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, ankle at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $151. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$151

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $100 (112%)

Insurance Median: $151 (170%)

Cash: $100 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $151 (170% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$9 - $328	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $138	10%
Cigna	$9 - $491	10%
Tricare	$9 - $309	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $510	10%
Blue Shield Epn	$11 - $238	12%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$12 - $484	13%
Healthnet - All Plans	$12 - $410	13%
Medi-Cal	$25 - $36	28%
Ahcc - All Plans	$33 - $567	37%
Beech Street - All Plans	$33 - $567	37%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa	$33 - $410	37%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans	$33 - $441	37%
Multiplan - All Plans	$33 - $441	37%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans	$33 - $108	37%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $100.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73610.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73610.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.